The Mindset Mentor What Are You Addicted To?
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Jun 28, 2024 Dive into the complexities of addiction and how it often masks deeper emotional pain. Discover the science behind numbing behaviors and the roles our nervous systems play. The journey to personal growth involves transitioning from stress to calm, while understanding various coping mechanisms. Explore overlooked addictions, from workaholism to binge-watching, and learn effective self-regulation strategies to foster healthier habits. Increase your self-awareness and start the journey to true healing and transformation!
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Numbing and the Nervous System
- Numbing addresses the need to calm the nervous system, shifting it from a stressed sympathetic state to a restful parasympathetic state.
- Many numb unconsciously to cope with stress, trauma, or painful emotions.
Food as a Numbing Agent
- Rob Dial discusses a friend who overeats after long work days.
- This friend uses food as an unconscious tool to shift from a stressed state to a calm parasympathetic state due to digestion's energy demands.
Overcoming Numbing
- Identify your numbing behaviors and ask yourself why you numb.
- Replace numbing with actions that promote healing and personal growth.
